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Valley High School Information
Address: 3650 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266-2053
Phone: 515-633-4000
Principal: Dr. Shane Christensen
Associate Principals: Haley Hockensmith (A-Go), Jason Lyons (Special Education/504), Chris Novak (O-Z), Dr. Megan Thomsen (Gp-N)
Secretaries: Lauren Ridgway (A-Go), Becky Simpson (Gp-N), Amy Hurst (O-Z)
Athletics and Activities Office: 515-633-4264
Counseling Office: 515-633-4210
School Times
Hours: 8:20 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. (Breakfast served 30 minutes before the bell.)
Early Out Wednesdays: 8:20 a.m. to 2:35 p.m.
News & Events
Latest News
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WDMCS is expanding its Tiger Cubs Preschool offerings with the launch of a new 3-year-old preschool option for the 2026-27 school year.
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The WDMCS Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting Aug. 24, 2026 at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS welcomes 16 administrators new to the district or in new roles for the 2026-27 school year.
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West Des Moines Community Schools is hosting a support staff career and interview fair Tuesday, July 28 from 3-7 p.m. at the Learning Resource Center in West Des Moines.
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WDMCS announced associate principal transitions for the 2026-27 school year. Haley Hockensmith will move into the role of associate principal at Valley High School and Davena Johnson will become the interim associate principal at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School.
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Michelle Knox has been named the next assistant principal at Westridge Elementary, pending approval by the West Des Moines Community Schools Board of Education.
Upcoming Events
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District Notice (Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek El
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District Notice (Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek El
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District Notice (Bennett School, Clive Learning Academy, Crestview School of Inquiry, Crossroads Park Elementary, Fairmeadows Elementary, Hillside Elementary, Indian Hills Junior High, Jordan Creek El
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Additional Resources
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Access the daily schedule.
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Discover course offerings by grade level.
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If you are interested in using bus service, please visit our Transportation page.
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